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Naloxone (Narcan)
Classification: |
Narcotic antagonist
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Naloxone (Narcan)
Therapeutic Effects: |
*Displaces narcotics from the opiate receptor sites in CNS
*Reverses respiratory depression, sedation, and pupillary effects of narcotics and/or synthetic narcotic analgesics. |
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Naloxone (Narcan)
Indications: |
Respiratory depression associated with suspected narcotic overdose ( ALOC respiratory depression)
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Naloxone (Narcan)
Contraindications: |
None significant in the above indications
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Naloxone (Narcan)
Side Effects: (Cardiovascular) |
Tachycardia, Hypotension, Hypertension
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Naloxone (Narcan)
Side Effects (Gastrointestinal) |
Nausea, Vomiting
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Naloxone (Narcan)
Administration (Respiratory Depression) |
0.4mg IV, Titrate repeat doses to adequate ventilation or a max of 2mg
OR 2mg IM or IntraNasel |
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Naloxone (Narcan)
Administration (Respiratory or Cardiac Arrest) |
1-2mg IV or IO, may repeat every 2-3 min as needed
OR 2-4mg ET, diluted with NSS to a volume of 10ml |
